REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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Action to Recommend City Council Adoption of a Resolution of Local Support for Transit-Oriented Communities Implementation Grants
Report
DISCUSSION
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is releasing approximately $20 million for local planning and policy development related to MTC's Regional Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy. (Attachment 1)
The TOC Policy supports the region's transit investments by creating communities around transit stations and along transit corridors that not only enable transit ridership, but also are places where Bay Area residents of all abilities, income levels, and racial and ethnic backgrounds can live, work and access services.
There are four components within the TOC Policy to help achieve these goals:
? Increasing residential and commercial densities around station areas;
? Adopting housing policies from related to housing production, preservation and protection (also known as the three Ps);
? Adjusting minimum and maximum parking ratios as well as transportation demand management policies; and
? Planning for station access that includes active transportation uses and mobility hub infrastructure.
MTC is providing grants to fund technical assistance and staff time to create and implement policies that will help jurisdictions to comply with each policy area.
The City is applying for technical assistance grants relating to all four components of the TOC Policy. Applications for technical assistance grants are due November 22, 2024.
As a part of the grant application process, MTC is requesting letters of local support from the City's Planning Commission. Because the City Council has the ultimate authority to speak on behalf of the City in this area, the item is presented to the Planning Commission as a recommendation to the City Council to be agendized for Council approval at their November 12th regular meeting.
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